Cosmetic applicator

a technology of cosmetic applicators and lashes, which is applied in the field of cosmetic applicators, can solve the problems of affecting the smoothness of the application, and becoming harder to apply,
US20060272668A1Inactive Publication Date: 2006-12-07THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY
Publication Date
2006-12-07
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

An apparatus for applying a cosmetic, such as mascara to eyelashes, includes a handle, a stem, and an applicator head coupled to the stem and supported for rotation relative to the handle. An actuator moves the applicator head in a vibrational motion. Additionally or alternatively, the applicator head may include a first set of protrusions having a first stiffness and a second set of protrusions having a second stiffness, wherein the first stiffness is greater than the second stiffness. The actuator may further be coupled to the handle to provide a tactile vibratory signal to the user.
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FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to cosmetic applicators and, more particularly, to applicators for applying cosmetic material to keratinous fibers, such as eyelashes. BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0002] Various types of cosmetic applicators are known in the art. Brushes for applying mascara to eyelashes, for example, generally include a stem having a first end attached to a handle. An applicator head, such as brush bristles, are coupled to a second end of the stem. In use, the brush head loaded with mascara is applied to the eyelashes.

[0003] Mascaras come in a variety of forms including cakes or blocks, creams, gels, semi-solids, and low viscosity liquids. Cake mascaras were originally the most popular form consisting of at least 50% soap with the pigment mixed in with the soap cakes. With a wet brush, the mascara could be lathered and then applied to the lashes resulting in a satisfactory smooth application, but with a thin cosmetic coating ...

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